HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) – Hong Kong is unlikely to see an exodus under a UK visa program for holders of special British passports, a top…
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Indonesia set to pass 1 million coronavirus cases as vaccinations roll out
JAKARTA (REUTERS) – Indonesia is set to officially surpass one million coronavirus cases on Tuesday (Jan 26), a grim milestone for the South-east Asian nation…
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JAKARTA (REUTERS) – Indonesia is set to officially surpass one million coronavirus cases on Tuesday (Jan 26), a grim milestone for the South-east Asian nation…
View More Indonesia set to pass 1 million coronavirus cases as vaccinations roll outHong Kong police obtain financial records of arrested democracy activists
HONG KONG (REUTERS) – Hong Kong authorities are scrutinising the financial records of pro-democracy activists as they crack down on political opposition, according to some…
View More Hong Kong police obtain financial records of arrested democracy activistsChina to conduct military drills in South China Sea amid tensions with US
BEIJING (REUTERS) – China said on Tuesday (Jan 26) it will conduct military exercises in the South China Sea this week, just days after Beijing…
View More China to conduct military drills in South China Sea amid tensions with USEducation system aims to uplift all, by starting from young
SINGAPORE – Singapore wants to have an education system for life, rather than one that front-loads learning when a person is young, or treats education…
View More Education system aims to uplift all, by starting from youngVietnam's communists look to Biden to offset growing Chinese power
HANOI (BLOOMBERG) – As officials in Vietnam’s Communist Party jockey for position during a twice-a-decade meeting to refresh the leadership ranks, they largely agree on…
View More Vietnam's communists look to Biden to offset growing Chinese powerUnder-investment in early detection and treatment of disease must be addressed: WEF panellists
SINGAPORE – Under-investment in early detection and treatment is a key area to address as countries prepare their healthcare systems for the next pandemic, panellists…
View More Under-investment in early detection and treatment of disease must be addressed: WEF panellistsSingapore can be more relevant as a hub if it responds well to Covid-19 crisis: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE – When international investors and the broader global community think about having some presence in Asia, Singapore ought to be the first answer that…
View More Singapore can be more relevant as a hub if it responds well to Covid-19 crisis: Lawrence WongCollaboration between government, community and investors needed for sustainability efforts, says Grace Fu
SINGAPORE – Collaboration between government agencies, the community and financiers will be needed for Singapore to move closer towards carbon neutrality, Minister for Sustainability and…
View More Collaboration between government, community and investors needed for sustainability efforts, says Grace Fu472 receive BCA scholarships and sponsorships at awards ceremony
SINGAPORE – When polytechnic graduate Wong Yishan received a sponsorship offer from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) last September, she was over the moon.…
View More 472 receive BCA scholarships and sponsorships at awards ceremonySUTD appoints ex-HDB CEO as new chairman of research centre for innovative cities
SINGAPORE – The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has appointed a new chairman for one of its research institutes. Former Housing and Development…
View More SUTD appoints ex-HDB CEO as new chairman of research centre for innovative citiesHong Kong formally approves Fosun Pharma-BioNTech vaccine
HONG KONG (REUTERS) – Hong Kong has formally approved use of the Fosun Pharma-BioNTech vaccine, the city government said on Monday (Jan 25), the first…
View More Hong Kong formally approves Fosun Pharma-BioNTech vaccinePay to ride on driverless buses in two areas of Singapore until April 30
SINGAPORE – Commuters can now take driverless buses in two areas of Singapore for a small fee, in the first such trial since Singapore began…
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